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Depends on the price and what you want to record with it. I got the D new for CHF You can hear it in the german test files. Depends on the deal you get on the D I would say. The headphone out potentiometer on my D has a channel imbalance of 0. It took them over a month to send me a replacement. When I adjusted it for level 5, because you can adjust the channels independently, and then when I would lower it or increase it the imbalance would become very quickly over 1dB.

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The password field is case sensitive. Is it easy to use the software? After all, not every field recorder has the most friendly menus or convenient software. I found the menu system more organized and easier to navigate.

This is helped by the joystick-style browsing buttons. In a nice touch, the D has moved a few of the D50's hardware switches to software selections. While at first it may seem cumbersome to scroll through menus to select options, doing so avoids accidental bumping and switching of the hardware switches.

At first this seems like a stunning advancement — who wouldn't want a signal-to-noise ratio of decibels? Actually, this feature is not exactly what it may first appear: a description of the recorder's noise floor capabilities. The title's a bit misleading. Instead, it's actually a clever kind of limiter. I'll explain: the D is always recording two levels at the same time. One of them is the level you set with the gain dial.

The software records the second at precisely 12 dB lower than the levels you set. When the original level peaks, the software simply grabs and uses the healthy, lower level instead. This is how the D's standard limiter operates.

So, if you are recording a conversation at, say, -6 dBFS, then a someone yells to bring the signal above 0 dBFS, the D will smoothly swap out the distorted yell for the second, lower-level signal it is also recording at the same time, saving the recording.

It will then switch it back when the louder levels diminish. It will always record with the lowest of the two levels it is capturing, but then switch to the louder version of the two when it detects prominent audio. So, let's say you are recording a quiet clothing rustle. The result? The recording will appear to have a lower noise floor when no significant audio is present. Now, please be aware that a precise description of how this feature operates is nowhere to be found either in the manual, the official website, or anywhere on the Web.

I reached out to a Sony rep, but was unable to connect by the time of the writing of this article. Well, in absence of an official explanation, I extrapolated that from information available to us now. Any Sony rep is welcome to contact me with clarifications. This is why some poor limiters create a "pumping" sensation. That may be helpful for music, but it is typically best avoided for most field recordings your own milage may vary.

That would be pretty impressive. Thankfully, the D comes with a windsock supplied. In truth, the unit is rarely capable of capturing audio outside without one. A windsock has been essential for any portable I've used, so including one with the D is a nice touch.

It's takes some wrestling to fit it, but I appreciate the snugness. The D also includes a remote and transmitter for allowing transport controls to be operated from afar. I've used this a few times for stealth recording, and it works well with a decent range of perhaps three meters about 10 feet.

Others have reported far greater distances. The package also includes a nylon belt pouch. It's a bit of a tight squeeze; it is not possible to fit the recorder and windsock together. Both can fit this way. In this section I'll provide a number of samples, then follow with my observations afterwards. Every track is raw and unmastered with no processing or equalizing of any kind, unless noted otherwise.

All clips are downloadable so you can test them in your own editing apps. Please note the HearThis previews included in this article stream at kbps. For a full comparison, I've included a number of different perspectives. The D is compared to:.

Let's begin by comparing the D with a D In a way, this isn't a completely fair comparison. The two recorders use different generations of recording technology. However, it is useful to learn how the microphones and preamp have changed between these premium Sony units. This traffic track is one of the first I captured with both units. Traffic is a fairly mundane sound effect, so it's good neutral clip to begin our comparison:. What's notable is the additional depth the D's recordings provide.

There is a greater sense of distance to the clip. Also, the imaging in the D is more pronounced: the cars are placed more accurately in the sound field. By contrast, the D50's sound feels like a flat wall. You can hear this in the smooth passes by: the D50's cars seem to travel in flat line, while the Ds appear have more of an "arc". Additionally, the tire ripple at and the truck rattle at carry more character in the D This is notable since many of us have been using the D50 for years and have been quite pleased with the results.

That the D makes the D50 seem "flat" speaks to how impressive the D's recording capabilities are. The next track was recorded in a neighbourhood and has more detail: a dog, voices, traffic, and so on. Notice that both recorders soak up ample low end. You can hear the improved spaciousness of the D in the positioning of the dog at the head of the track. How does the D handle louder vehicle sounds?

Both recorders capture the race cars well, with the D again shining brighter with its superior soundstage. Note the D's crisp clarity of the applause in the Formula track. In the past I found the D50 struggled with dense tracks in reverberant spaces. Would the D improve upon this? I camped out in an Ikea cafeteria and recorded this atmosphere packed with hundreds of people eating and chatting :.

Both recorders capture a overwhelming wash of sound. While similarly thick, the D does feature better placement of the cutlery and the toddler voice. The D50 had similar trouble recording in reverberant spaces; tracks would become washed out and nebulous. I headed to a hospital atrium to learn if the D improves upon this feature. Both the D50 and D allow the microphones to be adjusted to capture recordings at 90 or degrees. Here are recordings of the same environment at both settings.

Note that the recorders are positioned a bit apart, so you'll hear specifics in different places:. Naturally, the narrow setting isn't a practical decision for ambience recording. Recall that these tracks are unmastered.

So, the recordings are understandably unpleasant. Part of this is the microphone setting. The playback portion of D has been optimized comparing to its predecessor D It can also playback flac and aac regardless of its inability to record in those format. It also feature multi language interface.

Build quality is good, full metal construction. It also run on 4 AA batteries, and has good battery life, with back lit off, it can play for 24 hours straight. Pros: runs on AA batteries dropping it isn't much of a problem gapless playback for PCM and DSD lag free interface, no file search time, no boot time can drive most portable headphone well Cons: Heavy: g 0.

Instruments are better presented than vocal, sound is spacious and transparent, the soundstage is not too impressive however. The low on the D is a bit more than neutral, fast, punchy and extends deep. The mid is detailed and full, the vocal will standout quite a bit, and this really shows when using V sounding headphones. The high seem overly extended when playing PCM files, it makes female vocals sounds great, lots of overtone, but can be tiring, and sibilance may be a problem for some people.

Headphone choices: I really enjoyed paring the D with sr and er4s, I believe these two phones are great for vocals.